Banyan Alaska

Substance Use and Mental Health
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Outpatient
4.4
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Insurance

Banyan Alaska provides outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health in Wasilla, with community housing and several ways to stay engaged in care. Their programs serve civilians as well as military personnel, pairing structured treatment with support that fits daily life. This flexibility helps clients find the level of care they need to confidently pursue stability, sobriety, and improved mental well-being.

Develop Skills for Daily Life

At Banyan Alaska, treatment addresses both clinical symptoms and the life challenges surrounding them. The team uses individual, group, and family therapy to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier patterns in daily life. Trauma-informed care remains central, especially for clients working through stress, trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Stay Grounded in a Supportive Setting

Banyan Alaska combines structured outpatient treatment with community housing for clients who need added structure and support during recovery. Clients can take part in care during the day and return to a home-like living environment at night, creating consistency as they work on coping skills, daily routines, peer connection, and the practical demands of recovery. Set on a wooded property, the residence offers a quiet place to regroup between sessions. Some additional activities that clients can participate in include guest speaker presentations, Sunday church, recreational outings, and SMART Recovery meetings.

Stay Involved Beyond Early Treatment

Recovery at Banyan Alaska extends beyond early stabilization. Their outpatient programs make it possible for clients to keep building skills, practice recovery in daily life, and remain connected to treatment over time. Ongoing support, coordinated treatment planning, and options such as telehealth can help extend treatment beyond the first stage of recovery.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Nature Lovers

  • Neuro/Bio Feedback Therapy

  • Master's Level Therapists

  • Addiction Recovery

  • Trauma Treatment

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
4700 Begich Circle Wasilla, AK 99654 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 2023
3 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder +1 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +8 More
Testimonial
Spent 6 months at Banyan. Such a sense of community here. Nothing but love and support from the staff and fellow clients. I’ve learned a lot while being here and would recommend Banyan to anyone in need of treatment. #1 in AK, hands down.
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Aaron
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
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(855) 589-5785
Work Through Trauma With Structure
Work Through Trauma With Structure
Trauma-informed care sits at the center of treatment for substance use and mental health at Banyan Alaska. Their clinical approach addresses trauma, stress, and co-occurring concerns through structured therapy, skill-building, and emotional support, helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve regulation, and feel safer and more grounded in everyday life.
Find Care That Reaches Across Alaska
Find Care That Reaches Across Alaska
Banyan Alaska offers in-person outpatient services in Wasilla along with telehealth options that can widen access to care across the state. That added reach matters in a place where distance, isolation, and limited local resources can make consistent treatment harder to maintain.
Experience Treatment That Reflects Military Life
Experience Treatment That Reflects Military Life
Banyan Alaska serves military personnel and veterans with treatment that speaks to trauma, stress, transition, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This focus can make care feel more relevant for clients whose recovery is shaped by service experience and the demands of returning to civilian life.
Choose A Recovery Path That Fits
Choose A Recovery Path That Fits
Banyan Alaska includes recovery support options such as AA, NA, and SMART Recovery within a broader outpatient program. This range gives clients more than one framework for accountability, reflection, and continued involvement, while helping them find a recovery path that fits their beliefs, preferences, and long-term recovery goals.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Alaska

Licensed by Alaska

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Cary Wallum

Cary Wallum

Executive Director

Beau Lynch

Beau Lynch

Regional Executive Director

Jordan Urbano

Jordan Urbano

Family Service Specialist

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Family Program
Alcohol
Anxiety
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Addiction
Opioids
Veterans

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women
Veterans

Treatment Services

Day Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Outpatient
Outpatient Therapy

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Holistic
Medical
Personalized Treatment
Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Introduction to the 12 Step Program
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Methamphetamine
Opioids

Aftercare

Family Follow-up Counseling
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Outpatient Treatment
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Professional Re-entry Support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Gardens
Internet Access
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
COVID-19 Measures
Healthy Meals are provided
Gender-specific groups
Pet Friendly
Members of Military Families
Vegan

Activities

AA/NA Meetings
Weekly presentations from external addiction experts
Alternative Support Meetings

Off-Site Activities

Physical Fitness

Off-Site Amenities

Fitness Center

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: spiritual care, stress management and more.
Wasilla, Alaska, United States.
Banyan Treatment Centers offers a free, instant insurance verification. Get real-time estimates on deductibles and coverage so our intake coordinators can quickly help you start your recovery journey at no cost.
The typical length is 30 days.
Banyan Alaska provides day treatment, intensive outpatient program and more.